Albuquerque, NM – Injuries in Hit-&-Run at Juan Tabo Blvd & I-40

Albuquerque, NM (July 14, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a multi-vehicle collision in the Albuquerque area on Saturday, July 13. The incident took place that afternoon around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Juan Tabo Boulevard and Interstate 40. There were six cars involved in the accident, including a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. 

Emergency crews were rushed to the scene. The occupant of a sports car was extricated by responding officials. At least two people were transported to a local hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. No updates on their conditions have been provided at this time. Two people were later taken into custody after a pursuit on foot. Although there is no additional information on the incident, an ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.  

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery. 

Hit-&-Run Accident in New Mexico

Hit-and-run crashes are happening at alarmingly high rates in the United States, and they have peaked in recent years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 38,825 people died as a result of hit-and-run accidents across the country in 2020. This is the highest figure reported since nearly 2007. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety discovered that about 682,000 hit-and-run injuries were reported annually on average during the past ten years. It is illegal for someone to leave the site of an accident, and if they cause serious injuries, they should be held accountable.

Nearly 18 percent of crashes in New Mexico are hit-and-runs, and if someone close to you is hurt in a crash, you must be ready to work closely with a competent Albuquerque car accident lawyer to get the most out of your recovery. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates has years of experience fighting for crash victims, and we are here to get to work on your case. Contact our offices today at (505) 243-5566 to get started on your recovery with the help of our unwavering attorneys.